When Charlie first started using the dogs, no one could believe that one man and a few dogs could gather and pen large herds, 100 to 500 head of yearling cattle. But from the first gather years ago until this day Charlie and his dogs have been successful.

Craig Jensen says, "When it comes to breeding and training Hangin' Tree Cowdogs, Charlie Trayer is at the top of the list."

And John Jacot tells us, ".......He knows what it’s like to put long days in the saddle gathering range cattle. He knows what kind of dog it takes to be there at the end of a long day. Charlie knows what kind of dog a cowboy needs. I highly recommend Charlie Trayer."